Newbie Lounge - NEWWant a Sea Ray but not quite there yet? Ask questions here about your future purchase. This section is for all hopeful Sea Ray owners!Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:48:03 +0000Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:48:03 +0000Club Sea Rayhttp://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?forums/newbie-lounge-new.56/
New 290 DancerSun, 15 Sep 2019 01:45:25 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/new-290-dancer.94939/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/new-290-dancer.94939/invalid@example.com (Ron and Renee)Ron and ReneeView attachment 74827
Has anyone heard when the new 290 Dancer is going to be available in the states? It came out in the EU in late 2018.]]>Sea Ray RecommendationsSun, 08 Sep 2019 12:47:22 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/sea-ray-recommendations.94836/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/sea-ray-recommendations.94836/invalid@example.com (TequilaTrader)TequilaTrader5New boater question on planing in small boatSun, 01 Sep 2019 16:59:34 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/new-boater-question-on-planing-in-small-boat.94677/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/new-boater-question-on-planing-in-small-boat.94677/invalid@example.com (Phidget)Phidget
So, my question is:
Do you think this is just nerves driving a smaller boat that i actually own, or is this size boat really crazy to drive at higher speeds unless the...

New boater question on planing in small boat]]>8First boat 92 290 daSun, 25 Aug 2019 18:03:35 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/first-boat-92-290-da.94645/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/first-boat-92-290-da.94645/invalid@example.com (PlumCrazy4spd)PlumCrazy4spdFirst boat 92 290 da]]>6First boat 92 290 daSat, 24 Aug 2019 04:22:25 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/first-boat-92-290-da.94644/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/first-boat-92-290-da.94644/invalid@example.com (PlumCrazy4spd)PlumCrazy4spdFirst boat 92 290 da]]>First Boat - Looking at 2003 24' Sundeck and 26' SundeckFri, 23 Aug 2019 19:25:43 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/first-boat-looking-at-2003-24-sundeck-and-26-sundeck.94583/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/first-boat-looking-at-2003-24-sundeck-and-26-sundeck.94583/invalid@example.com (ohioboater)ohioboaterFirst Boat - Looking at 2003 24' Sundeck and 26' Sundeck]]>13510 in CaribbeanFri, 23 Aug 2019 00:26:08 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/510-in-caribbean.94618/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/510-in-caribbean.94618/invalid@example.com (Jim Bze)Jim Bze2Depressed about MoistureThu, 22 Aug 2019 19:46:20 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/depressed-about-moisture.92019/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/depressed-about-moisture.92019/invalid@example.com (markhpc)markhpc
First time buyer here. My wife and I have spent quite a bit of time looking at and learning about boats over the past two years and I find myself becoming somewhat depressed as we look. I own a thermal imaging camera and a moisture meter (and a metal object to tap with), so whenever we go out to look I bring them with and inspect the stringers, transom, hull, and decks. At first I wasn't terribly confident in my ability to detect anything, but as time goes on I've gotten a...

Depressed about Moisture]]>552004 420 DA Hardtop new ownerWed, 21 Aug 2019 22:19:21 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/2004-420-da-hardtop-new-owner.94602/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/2004-420-da-hardtop-new-owner.94602/invalid@example.com (STI581)STI581
I wanted to introduce myself and my new baby. Just wrapping up the acquisition of this new beauty, and as they say the first and last day of owning a boat is the best day of my life. Well being out of the boring scene for several years, I missed it too much and I’m back in full swing. I’ll be located in the clear lake Kemah area of Texas. So looking forward to the group and learning new things about this boat and the community. My pointers or tips to watch out for on the 420,...

What would the smallest boat to live on in the DA range be recommended to live aboard in the FL area.

Also what “expenses” yearly cost be for such a boat.

Again this is vague but it’s a starting place. No good looking at a 320 if it’s too small or a 540 if it’s too expensive.]]>24Looking for first boat, 24-29'Thu, 15 Aug 2019 23:57:17 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/looking-for-first-boat-24-29.94255/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/looking-for-first-boat-24-29.94255/invalid@example.com (adauphin)adauphin
Been on boats many times, never owned one..mainly contributed to fuel costs and helping clean. We had a boat growing up but I was in grade school, later years were friends' boats.

I had my eye on a 240 Sundancer back around 2004, then we had kids..lol, now they are in middle school and we are interested in pursuing one again.

I've had my eye on a few 280 Sundancers, circa 2001-2003. Seen a few with...

Looking for first boat, 24-29']]>221997 sundancer 270 Steering issueTue, 13 Aug 2019 07:01:07 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/1997-sundancer-270-steering-issue.93268/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/1997-sundancer-270-steering-issue.93268/invalid@example.com (jvelky)jvelky
Thanks]]>1Does anyone like showering in their wet head?Mon, 12 Aug 2019 18:30:15 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/does-anyone-like-showering-in-their-wet-head.91548/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/does-anyone-like-showering-in-their-wet-head.91548/invalid@example.com (jld)jld
I have never had a large boat with a hot and cold shower in the head. Two of the boats that I'm currently thinking about are the 320 and 340 Sundancer.

Can anyone weigh in on whether an '86 AC (after repair) can be recharged? I am unfamiliar with marine AC's but know older home AC's ran on outdated refrigerant. That stated would repairs be a waste of effort? Might it be cheaper to replace the unit?

Lastly, if I am posting in...

'86 Sundancer AC - repair or replace]]>2Pending total noob with a few questions.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:50:28 +0000http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/pending-total-noob-with-a-few-questions.92289/
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/pending-total-noob-with-a-few-questions.92289/invalid@example.com (Mike Huizinga)Mike Huizinga
This weekend we looked at both the 190 and 210 SPX. The asking price for the 210 was 55k and the 190 is 45k.

We loved both, but being total noobs were thinking the 190 would be better for dipping our toe in the water. The 210 has the 250hp Merc and the 190 has the 200 Merc.

Few questions... first being are those prices about right or a little high? When I used boats.com to look at other areas...